MikeyJ

MikeyJ RN

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  1. Online ADN Programs

    MikeyJ replied to katybee's topic in General Nursing

    I could not imagine nursing school being online. It is hell in the classroom -- could not imagine it online. Furthermore, I bet it would do many students a huge injustice because I guarantee there...

  2. At age 39, should I start nursing program?

    MikeyJ replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I consider 39 to be young! Heck, there are people who go back to medical school after 40, and that road is far longer and arduous than nursing. I say go for it -- I know you will not regret

  3. Moderate Hearing Loss a Hindrance for Getting a Nursing Job?

    MikeyJ replied to JoeyLemor's topic in General Nursing

    The American with Disabilities Act legally prevents a hospital from denying employment to a nurse with hearing

  4. AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    MikeyJ replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I applaud the

  5. how are nclex questions picked?

    MikeyJ replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, the poster had it correct. A few of our professors have been invited to write NCLEX questions. Essentially what happens is that the questions are collectively written (usually by nursing...

  6. Missed orders!

    MikeyJ replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at does paper charting and it is actually fairly efficient. During shift change, we do something called "shift audit" and that means both nurses have to look at any orders written...

  7. Getting the RNs to know im an extern :)

    MikeyJ replied to 2bvegannursesFTW's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, they call "externs" nurse apprentices (I assume it is very similar). My hospital and unit are amazing to me and essentially allow me to do everything. I am assigned to a nurse who then...

  8. Virtual Clinicals?

    MikeyJ replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Notify the BON and I would personally confront not only the nursing school but also the college/university administration. If they do nothing to accomodate you all and get you into hospital clinicals,...

  9. PSA Result Question

    MikeyJ replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I just read an article recently (I will try finding it again) that the PSA should probably not even be done anymore because it is very unreliable. There are a few different medications and herbal...

  10. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    MikeyJ replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not the primary's fault in this case and I can actually understand where he is coming

  11. Moving home with the parents for school- better than debt?

    MikeyJ replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. Like other have said, nursing school is tough enough. Putting yourself in an environment you are not comfortable in will probably hinder you from doing the best you

  12. The things you never forget...

    MikeyJ replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    A few things -- a young boy thanked me for caring for him. The other was witnessing my first pediatric code -- 7 year old girl broughten to ER in full arrest and they got a pulse and rushed her to the...

  13. The things you never forget...

    MikeyJ replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I could not even imagine being in that

  14. No more buretrol/burette?

    MikeyJ replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pediatric

    It is definitely a move on administrations part to save money, but apparently they indicated to management that most hospitals no longer use buretrols. We have syringe pumps but not enough to...

  15. How hard is First semester in Nursing school?

    MikeyJ replied to Pinkster's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends what your first semester consists of. Some programs have an excruciating first semester while others ease you into it with only a few classes. First semester for me was definitely...

  16. $4 prescriptions

    MikeyJ replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    I am insured and I recently went to get a prescription filled and they only charged me

  17. I can smell poop...

    MikeyJ replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    Even after I leave the hospital, it seems as if the stench is stuck in my nose and I cannot get rid of it. The two smells that disgust me are loose stenchy stools and enteral feedings. I don't know...

  18. When the IV med is finished running

    MikeyJ replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    As long as they have flushed it (whether it be saline or heparin push or flushed it using a pump), it shouldn't clot. I have noticed that there are a few nurses that will then turn off the pump...

  19. Need ideas for SNA activities

    MikeyJ replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    As the VP for SNA my first two semesters of nursing school, I soon realized that taking a huge community project is not worth the time and effort because there will not be much of a turn out. Most...

  20. Resumes....is a cover letter necessary??

    MikeyJ replied to cf264801's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would not start applying till near graduation. In regards to the cover letter, I would write a general cover letter and include it with your

  21. Need RN advice

    MikeyJ replied to Bicster's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the board pass rates for that school (you can do so by going to your State Board of Nursing website), and if your school has a pass rate > 80% and are not under any type of accreditation...

  22. Double gloving

    MikeyJ replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Tazzi on this one -- I usually double glove when doing a sterile procedure. I put the non-sterile on and setup whatever I need to setup and then put the sterile on and do the procedure....

  23. retention bonus for registered nurses

    MikeyJ replied to pearlclose's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for has retention bonuses for all employees -- it is a county hospital and they start paying out retention bonuses (we call them "longevity" bonuses") after 8 years of service. It...

  24. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    MikeyJ replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    This is off the main topic but had to respond about nurses sleeping. I work graveyard shifts as a nurse apprentice and one time walked in on a CNA sleeping in a toddlers room with no parents. I told...

  25. What's your ANNUAL SALARY?

    MikeyJ replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other poster who said focus on finishing high school and then focus on doing well in college so you can get into nursing school. Then worry about how much you will make. :) Salaries...